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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 



DAILY 




TRAINS 



ST. LOUIS, KANSAS CITY 

& JEFFERSON CITY, 



CONNECTING FOR 



AURORA SPRINGS. 




FREE RECLINING CHAIR CARS, 

PULLMAN BUFFET SLEEPING CARS, 

# PARLOR CARS ON ALL TRAINS. 



GUIDE BOOK 



-TO 



AURORA SPRI 




OF MISSOURI. 



A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THEIR LOCATION 
AND SURROUNDINGS. 



ILLUSTRATED BY R. T. HIGGINS. 



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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1889, by R. T. Higgins, in 
the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C. 



HIGGINS & CO., Publishers. 



ST. LOUIS, MO 



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PREFACE. 



Believing that the weak and afflicted need some lovely 
spot where a mild climate, pure air and efficacious waters 
can be had, we have published this guide, containing a 
few facts about a lovely place in the Ozarks. 

To the tourists who seek a Resort, with the benefits to 
be derived from medicinal baths and mineral waters, we 
commend the following from the pen of the eminent tour- 
ist, Bayard Taylor : 

" I have traveled all over the world to find in the heart 
of Missouri the most magnificent scenery human eye ever 
beheld." 



QUIDK TO 

AURORA SPRINGS, 

OF CENTRAL MISSOURI. 



GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE COUNTRY. 

The country may be described as a succession of nar- 
row ravines, and well wooded, high, dividing ridges, run- 
ning in a general east and west direction, with beautiful 
streams of clear water winding through and cutting the 
ridges at right angles, forming narrow gorges, which have 
coursing down their sides sparkling rivulets and saucy 
brooks, fed by springs located on the hill sides that let 
themselves down to the valley below T by a succession of 
small cascades, that are lovely in their quiet picturesque- 
ness, without snowy peaks, yawning precipices or rocky 
canons. These ridges or mountains are carved through 
their entire length by water courses, and are serrated 
enough to lend a striking variety to the scenery, and 
charm the eye at every step. 



6 A GUIDE BOOK TO 

The invalid and pleasure seeker may find secluded 
spots for whiling away the sunny hours, where either the 
landscape or the high over-hanging cliffs along the river 
banks will arrest their thoughts from business, and the 
grandeur and beauty of nature refresh their weary brain 
with scenes of nature's loveliness. 

That the Ozarks are rich in natural beauties and gran- 
deur, no one will deny ; and for those not having had the 
pleasure of visiting them, we quote the following from 
the pen of Bayard Taylor, the well known traveler, viz : 
" I have traveled all over the world to find in the heart 
of Missouri the most magnificent scenery human eye ever 
beheld." 



THE SPRINGS. 

These Medicinal Springs, on a spur of the Ozark Moun- 
tains, high above sea-level, are centrally located in Mis- 
souri, about 35 miles south of Jefferson City, on the Mis- 
souri Pacific Railway. They are called the Round, Bluff, 
Healing, and Bath Springs. Besides these, there are sev- 
eral others which have their special champions and admir- 
ers, for different diseases, included in which is a Sulphur 
Spring, located about seven miles further down the 
Saline Creek. They are situated on the southern slope 
of the water shed, between the Missouri and Osage 
Rivers, and are justly noted for their healthy location, sur- 
rounded as they are by pure air, a salubrious climate, and 
the most perfect natural sanitary conditions. 



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The curative qualities of the waters place these springs 
among the best in the world. Whether the wonderful 
cures that have been made by using these waters are the 
direct result of the medical properties of the waters, or 
on account of the waters and the perfect sanitary condi- 
ditions, is not known ; neither is it a matter of any import- 
ance to the Invalid who finds health at this resort. It is 
sufficient to know that cases have been cured by drink- 
ing and bathing in these waters, for a few months, that 
had baffled for 20 years the skill of the most expert 
physicians, with all the medical waters, medicines and 
healing mediums that the chemists of the world have pro- 
duced. 

It seems little less than a miracle that invalids, after 
suffering for 20 years and becoming helpless, should be 
restored to perfect health at these Springs without the 
aid of medicine ; but such are the facts, and the people 
are alive to-day, and if called upon or addressed will 
gladly attest to the cures. (See testimonials in back of 
book.) 



EARLY HISTORY. 

From the close proximity of the Osage Indian Trail to 
these Springs, which was on the ridge immediately south, 
and from the arrow-heads and spears found in the caves 
and under the ledges of rocks in the immediate vicinity, 
it would seem that the Indians were patrons of these 
waters at a time when the whole country was open to 
choice of locations; but the present occupancy dates from 



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1880, when the Rev. Wm. C. Downing found these 
Springs while hunting. He drank of them and found that 
they possessed strong medicinal qualities, and from his re- 
port of the toning-up influences of these waters, many 
persons in the neighborhood tried their soothing virtues, 
and soon found that they were not only beneficial, but a 
positive cure for many diseases. The citizens were not 
unmindful of the demand that was likely to be made for * 
future homes. They laid off a town and incorporated it. 
No sooner had this been done, and the people had begun 
to build homes and improve the town, than the title of 
the lands came into court; and at the filing of a suit by 
Ex-Governor Anthony, of Kansas, for possession of the 
property, all improvements ceased, the people became 
alarmed and went to other localities, prefering to make a 
home where they could secure a good title. This suit 
continued in court until recently, and terminated in the 
establishment of the title by the Supreme Court of Mis- 
souri, giving the lands to the parties who laid off the 
town. During the years of litigation, many parties left 
and built up a business elsewhere ; but to-day we have a 
flourishing town. There are several stores and the neces- 
sary hotel and boarding accommodations for invalids, also 
hot, cold and steam baths at reasonable prices. Recent- 
ly a St. Louis company has purchased lands adjoining the 
old town, on which they have several excellent springs. 
Aurora Springs in addition to being a Railway Station, is 
a money order office, and is the largest town in the 
county. 



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BEAUTIFUL LOCATION. 

The springs are located under a magnesian limestone 
cliff, at the eastern entrance to the park, and near the 
head-waters of the Saline Creek ; the valley of which is 
one of the prettiest in the state. The formation around 
the springs is a geological conglomerate, and from the 
finding of pockets of different kinds of minerals, one 
might easily imagine, without great effort, that here may 
have been located one end of the Creator's work-bench 
when he made the Universe ; all around is one vast irreg- 
ular upheaval of steep, rugged hills, the sharp backbones 
of which are wedged and dovetailed into each other at 
all angles ; here and there under shelving rocks may be 
found deposits of nicely cubed mineral, small pockets of 
pure cannel coal, and iron pyrites lying against slabs of 
magnesian limestone, as though they were bits left over 
in forming other parts of the world, and had been 
brushed off the work-bench into one confused mass. 
Certainly the ridges, the jutting rocks, deep depressions, 
fissures, sharp angles, the caves and different minerals 
warrant such a conclusion. 



CLIMATE. 



The Ozarks of Missouri, in which these springs are lo- 
cated, comprise the great magnesian limestone belt of 
Missouri, and are justly noted for their healthful climate— 



AURORA SPRINGS, MISSOURI. 11 

especially is this true of the elevated portion of the range 
— and as these springs are located near a high dividing 
ridge, they have a dry, healthy atmosphere surrounding 
them, which together with the perfect natural system of 
drainage makes this one of the favored spots. 

The country around the springs gradually slopes to the 
southeast, and is protected from the cold winter blasts 
from the north and west by higher ground, while the cool 
breezes of the summer come from the south and west 
down the great Osage River valley. Its many natural 
advantages and attractions make this resort a delightsome 
home for the invalid ; no more healthful climate can be 
found than among these magnesian limestone rocks. 
Absolutely free from malarial influence, these hills and 
ranges invite a friendly visit. 



ELEVATION. 



The general elevation of the country is about iooo feet 
above the level of the sea, and from some of the elevated 
points a grand view can be had of the Osage valley to the 
south and west, while the grand divide between the Ar- 
kansas and Missouri river valleys seems to tower up into 
the clouds in the far south ; a more beautiful landscape 
is seldom seen. The location of the springs is far above 
the river-bottom lands, and has a light, dry atmosphere ; 
in fact, it is a beautiful, lovely country. 



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AURORA SPRINGS, MISSOURI. 13 

ANALYSIS. 

The following is the analysis of the Round Spring, by 
Prof. Clifford B. Richardson, Analytical Chemist, De- 
partment of Agriculture, at Washington, D. C. : 

Number of grains per U. S. standard gallon : 

Ferreous Carbonate 5.13 grains. 

Calcium Sulphate 2.427 grains. 

Magnesium Chloride 6.949 grains. 

Sodium Chloride 4.009 grains. 

Lithia 1.43 grains. 

Ferreous Oxide .933 grains. 

Total grains per gallon 20.878 

In the Aurora waters the several forms of iron, lime, 
magnesia, and soda are so well blended in nature's labo- 
ratory of mother earth that no chemist, however skillful 
he may be, can equal it. We honestly urge all invalids 
to give these waters a trial. 



PARTIAL LIST OF DISEASES CURED. 

The waters are curative of Rheumatism, Cancer, Dys- 
pepsia, Kidney Diseases, Chronic or Grantdated Sore Eyes, 
Scrofula, Dropsy, Erysipelas, Paralysis, Piles, Milk Leg, 
and the various Female and Nervous diseases. The wa- 
ters are highly tonic in their effect. They brace up the 
stomach, sharpen the appetite and induce sleep and rest. 



AURORA SPRINGS, MISSOURI. 15 

NEW SPRINGS. 

Adjoining the town of Aurora Springs on the East, is a 
beautiful tract of land for building purposes, the part 
along the Saline Creek being level and of sufficient width 
for Park and Garden purposes, while the land on either 
side of the creek rises in a gradual slope, forming little 
knolls and lookout points by being cut through at right 
angles to the creek with small ravines, which afford not 
only a perfect system of drainage, but are lovely places 
for parks, public or private, having ample width for drives 
and walks to wind through them. 

This tract has been purchased by a company, composed 
mostly of St. Louisans, who contemplate in the near fu- 
ture the improvement of the property as a Family Resort 
and the building of a Hotel, the cut of which is on the op- 
posite page. Along the foot of the knolls and hills, and 
in the ravines, are a number of springs of sparkling water. 
How many of them contain medicinal properties has not 
been determined ; but the water of one of the main springs 
has been analyzed (qualitative), the result of which'places 
it among the Medical Springs of Missouri. 





ANALYSIS. 


Chlorine, 


Soda, 


Lime, 


Potassa, 


Alumina, 


Lithia, 


Iron, 


Carbonic Acid, 


Magnesia, 


Organic Matter 



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A RESORT FOR INVALIDS. 

These springs have no superior in their natural loca- 
tion, and their waters have proved a remedial agent for 
the afflicted that places them foremost in America as one 
of nature's restorers. Not only can the invalid have the 
benefit of the waters, but of a delightful climate. Cool 
evening breezes during the summer weather, and the ab- 
sence of the frisky mosquito, are sources of great relief 
to the weary invalid for a quiet night's sleep. Too much 
cannot be said in praise of these waters, for the cures 
they have performed, nor to induce those suffering from 
diseases that can be cured to come and try their efficacy. 
One of the objects of the author is to herald the great 
benefits to be derived by suffering humanity from living 
at these springs. It is impossible to portray on paper 
the enthusiasm of the invalids, who, after suffering for 
years untold misery, and being reduced to helplessness, 
when they realized that they were not only relieved but 
permanently cured. Such feelings can be shared in only 
by the sufferers and their immediate friends ; but the 
earnest, joyous life they now live can be attested by 
sending a letter to the addresses given in the following 
testimonials. If you are afflicted with any disease that 
is wasting away yonr vital energies, try these waters ; 
you can be no worse than hundreds of others that have 
been benefited or cured by them. A wider range of diseases 
have been cured at these springs than the chemical anal- 
ysis would seem to indicate ; but up to the present time 
the chemists have not been able to detect all the cura- 
tive qualities and gasses contained in this great Labo- 



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ratory of Nature, and many cases that have for years 
been treated with the best and most expensive drugs 
formulated by the chemists, and with the most skilled 
physicians to administer them, have, after lingering along 
for years without any good result from medicines, been 
permanently cured at this resort by simply drinking and 
bathing in the waters. Had some chemist furnished the 
medicine instead of Naturers Restorer, his services would 
command a fabulous price. No chemist has been able to 
analyze the waters and from it manufacture a water that 
will produce the same results. 



RESORT FOR LADIES. 

By reference to another page, in this book, headed To 
the Public, can be seen an offer from the citizens. This 
shows the confidence that our citizens have in the effica- 
cy of the waters in female troubles. See testimonials for 
the benefit derived at the change of life, where even after 
reason had been dethroned and they had been rendered 
helpless and insane, they have been permanently cured. 
" Those who feel the heavy hand of time " being 
placed upon them, and their looking glass revealing 
moth patches, etc., can by bathing in and drinking these 
waters so improve their complexion as to appear several 
years younger than their actual age. Young ladies, who 
by sickness or other causes have lost their youthful 
beauty, after the free use of these waters come out fresh 



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as a rose. For the grand climacteric change of life, these 
waters are very beneficial and often prevent long and 
dangerous spells of sickness. This critical period of a 
woman's life is pleasantly passed over by a short sojourn 
at the springs and a free use of these waters. 



FAMILY RESORT. 

No lovelier spot or quiet nook greets the stranger's 
gaze than this beautiful valley. The lovely drives along 
the high ridges or on the high rolling prairie, lend a charm 
that the weary children or invalids highly prize. Along 
the primitive roads are lovely shaded nooks and clear, 
sparkling pools of water, with bright shining pebbles 
covering the bottoms, where the little ones can chase the 
frogs and minnows, or gather ferns and mosses along the 
banks, and pass the day in a joyous happy glee that can- 
not fail to build up and restore their little frames to rosy 
health. 

Children have come here helpless invalids, and went 
away in a few months healthy, sound in body and mind, 
and the happiest children you ever saw. If you or the 
family need rest, or wish a quiet, inexpensive place to 
spend a few weeks or months, come to the Springs and 
make a joyous, happy home, where you can spend the 
day with the little ones in the open air in healthful sport. 



AURORA SPRINGS, MISSOURI. 



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KLINGER'S CAVE, OR THE ANCIENT GROTTO. 

This beautiful cave is situated on the right bank of the 
Saline Creek, one mile East of the Springs, on the south- 
ern slope of a thickly settled ridge. A picturesque road 




ENTRANCE TO CAVE. 



leads to it, along which the lofty oaks, silvery poplars, 
and the elms with their long massive branches, shade the 
travelers on their pleasure trips to and from the cave, 
making it a most beautiful drive. 



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The entrance of the cave is situated at an elevation of 
ioo feet above, and 400 feet back, from the creek. Pass- 
ing through a beautiful minature park, the visitor finds a 
large entrance or room, 30x50 feet, with a dark limestone 
ceiling 10 feet high. On thfe left of this mammoth room 
is a small ante-room, with natural seats, and weird 
shaped rocks. At the lower entrance is a subterranean 
passage about 18 feet wide, which is a grand miniature 
lake of sufficient depth of water to convey the tour- 
ists by means of a boat through the more beautiful 
portions of the cave. This boat will convey about ten 
persons with convenience. They pass through a number 
of small rooms, which tends to call forth words of aston- 
ishment and delight from the passengers. At or near the 
end of this long natural hall, with its marbled and artistic 
walls, you are carried into the room known as the butch- 
er's shop, where, in clusters, hang beautiful stelliform 
stalactites. Other curious formations adorn the walls in 
profusion, casting in the shade the draperies and designs 
of the Eastern Palaces of old, and the visitor's surprise 
and admiration is best stated in the language of Senator 
McGinnis, of St. Louis, when visiting this resort, he says : 
" Its grandeur can neither be written nor described." 



THE AURORA GAVE. 

About two miles from the Springs is a great curiosity 
and noted place of resort for visitors to the Springs, a 
view of which is given on accompanying page. This cave 



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has never been thoroughly explored, and only a meager 
description can be given of its extent. The cave is reach- 
ed from the Springs by a country road running within a 
few hundred yards of the entrance, which is on a hillside 
facing the South, about midway from bottom to top of 
hill, and is an opening about 25 by 60 feet. The cham- 




ENTRANCE TO CAVE. 



bers of the cave have a good width, and the cap-rock 
overhead, in the darkness, seems 100 feet above the floor, 
but is propably from 30 to 60 feet. The floor of the cave 
for the first half mile, is a blackish loam covering the rocks ; 
from there as far as explored it is clay and rock. In this 
cave hundreds of Indian implements, such as arrow-heads, 



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spear-heads, bows and arrows have been found and car- 
ried away by the pleasure seekers. In the cap-rock over- 
head are many very pretty stalactites, although where 
they were within reach the prettiest have been broken off 
and carried away. About 400 yards from the entrance, 
at the first angle or turn in the passage, is a lovely drip- 
ping spring, the water of which is delightfully cool. It 
forms a small stream which threads its way through the 
chambers, out at the entrance, and thence down the hill 
side, which led to the discovery of the cave. The Indian 
implements are found near the entrance, on shelving 
rocks, while far to the rear in another chamber are to be 
seen a large number of bear-pits, and their tracks are 
plainly visible. It was once my good luck to visit this 
cave with some bear hunters and witness their delight as 
they inspected one bear pit after another; the intense in- 
terest in which can best be understood by bear hunters. 



SCHOOLS. 



There is no matter of greater importance to be consid- 
ered when seeking a location in town or country than 
that of school facilities. The hope of civilzation lies in 
the education of the young, and many parents in consid- 
ering desirable points, regard this as standing next to the 
question of health. That comes first, because without 
health all things else are of secondary value. When you 
come to the springs bring your children and let them at- 
tend school — you will find them efficient. There is a 
Public School, with experienced teachers to give the nec- 
essary instruction, where all the modern improved meth- 



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ods of teaching are used to keep up an interest and ad- 
vance the pupils to the highest standard. In addition to 
the Public School there are private schools and an Acad- 
emy, where pupils can receive private instruction in the 




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PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING. 

higher branches of mathematics and the languages. 
The Academy was established by Prof. H. L. Moles, in 
1880. It is now conducted by Prof E. C. Mclntyre. It 
is the aim to make the schools meet the requirements of 
a family resort where the children may receive especial 
attention. 



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CHURCHES 



HURCHES are well provided 
=~S3 for, and sustained by the citi- 
zens of this village and the sur- 
rounding country. The church 
^organizations are kept up and 
the leading denominations of 
the country all have organiza- 
tions here, and some of them a building for worshiping in. 
While each denomination holds to its peculiar tenets of 
faith in religious teachings at the church, there is a Union 
Sunday-school, sustained by all the denominations, where 
a broad Christian spirit is taught for the up-building of 
morality, justice and right; and parties visiting the springs 
will find a welcome for themselves and families, where the 
hand of fellowship is extended to all. The church form- 
ing the initial letter of this paragraph was the first church 
built at the springs. 




FISHING AND HUNTING. 

A few miles to the south runs the beautiful Osage 
River, which is truly the fisherman's paradise. Not only 
is the fishing good in the river, but all the small streams 
mouthing into it are filled with game-fish of different 
species, and the " Osage fishing grounds," as they are 



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known, has long been a favorite fishing resort. Pic- 
turesque scenes and lovely nooks, where the limestone 
cliffs rise abruptly to a height of several hundred feet, 
greet the eye at almost every turn of the river. Life at 
the Springs may be either primitive, spent in camping 
out, hunting and fishing, or quietly and without excite- 
ment in the comfortable cottages. To the sportsman, this 
is a veritable park in the variety and character of the 
sport. Game of all kinds common to the Ozarks can be 
found. Deer are in abundance, also wild turkeys, quail, 
squirrels and rabbits, while ducks are to be found in their 
season. 



Mrs. D. J. Foley, of St. Louis, Mo., was an invalid for five years from kid- 
ney troubles and other ailments iricident thereto. She suffered intense pain, 
and a portion of the time was confined to her bed. The disease and pain 
rendered her very thin and nervous, and she could get no relief from medi- 
cines, although administered by the most skilled physicians in St. Louis. No 
money was spared to obtain the best medical talent in the city, but she grad- 
ually grew worse until she commenced to drink Aurora Springs water. Within 
two weeks from the time she commenced to use the waters "she was greatly 
improved, and in three months she was cured. To-day she is a strong 
healthy woman. Full particulars of the case can be had by calling on or ad- 
dressing D. J. Foley, 3140 Hickory Street, St. Louis, Mo. 



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A YOUNG LADY OF ST. LOUIS. 

Miss Minnie Harre, of St. Louis, Mo., was taken sick at the 
age of 14 years. Two years later she became a helpless invalid, 
and for eight years was confined to her bed most of the time. 
During these long years of sickness and pain, she was examined 
and doctored by more than twenty physicians of this city, both 
American and German. The case seemed to be a puzzling one 
— one physician declaring it to be dropsy, another consumption, 
another cancer of the stomach, another tumor of the stomach, 
while still another (that eminent physician, the late Dr. Hodgen.) 
pronounced it gall stone. With all that medical science could 
do, she still remained an invalid On several occasions consul- 
tations were had on her case, and she had the benefit of the best 
medical talent in the city ; but all were powerless to relieve her 
sufferings. Attention of the family was called to some very re- 
markable cures at Aurora Springs, and they resolved to take her 
there. She was carried aboard the Missouri Pacific train at St. 
Louis, and taken to California, a station on that road ; from there 
she was taken on a bed in a hack 25 miles to the springs. She 
commenced drinking and bathing in the waters, which in a short 
time made her deathly sick, and on three different occasions her 
mother thought her dying ; but in a few days she began to im- 
prove, and in six weeks she carried the water to drink and bathe 
in, from the springs, five blocks to her boarding house. She then 
commenced to cook and take care of herself. She remained 
eight months at the springs; returned home for four months, 
when she again returned to the springs and remained eight 
months, making sixteen months in all at the springs. That she 
was permanently cured, I need but cite the fact that since then 
she has become the mother of two children. She is a healthy, 
robust woman, and may be found with her husband J. K. Artz, 
at the little grocery store, No. 223 Plum Street, where the history 
of her life can be obtained. 



AURORA SPRINGS, MISSOURI. 27 

A SEVERE CASE OF MILK LEG CURED. 

Mrs. Martha Kemp, of California, Mo., had been afflicted for 35 years 
with a very bad case of Milk Leg. Her leg was not only greatly enlarged, but 
discolored, and pained her so that she was unable to walk. She drank the 
water and bathed her leg, applying cloths saturated with water. She had a 
severe attack of nausea. The next morning it was found by actual measure- 
ment that her leg had decreased 1^ inches in size; on the second day all 
pain ceased, and in a few weeks she was cured, her leg resumed its natural 
size, and became strong and healthy. 

Numerous cases of from 5 to 20 years' standing have been cured at these 
springs, and as the waters have not in a single instance failed to effect a cure, 
the citizens make the offer "To the Public," found on another page. 

FEMALE DISABILITY AT CHANGE OF LIFE. 

Mrs. Louisa Miller was afflicted with mental derangement, about the 
change of life, and, Rafter an examination by a number of physicians in con- 
sultation, she was pronounced incurable, and certified papers, preparatory to 
sending her to Fulton Insane Asylum were made out. Her sons, hearing of 
the effects of Aurora Springs water on nervous diseases, St. Vitus' Dance and 
similar diseases, took her to the springs, and in two months she was cured. 
For particulars in this case, and similar cases, address her son, Herman 
Miller, Mayor of Aurora Springs, Mo. 

Address Mrs. Martha E. Stoneman, Kearney, Kan., for history of her 
own case, which was similar. 

SKIN DISEASES. 

Joseph W. Anthony, Aurora Springs, was cured in less than one month 
of a skin disease which had baffled the skill of the physicians for several 
years. 

Miss Ada Holstine, Medora, Osage Co. — Cured of scrofulous sore eyes 
of 20 years' standing. She had spent much money for the services of eminent 
physicians, but all was a failure. After suffering for years, and at times being 
blind, she came to the springs and was cured by use of the waters. 

Sarah Colvin was cured of scrofulous sores on the head, which had been 
very painful and annoying to her for more than two years ; — was cured after 
using the water two months. 



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ST. VITUS' DANCE, OR COREA, 'CURED. 

Miss Louella Davidson, a victim of this malady, was thought to be an 
invalid for life. As a last resort she was brought to the springs by her father* 
and was permanently cured in two months. For particulars address her fa- 
ther, P. J. Davidson, at Aurora Springs, or Dr. J. C. Riddlar, Kansas City, Mo 

DISEASED KIDNEYS # LIVER, ALSO DYSPEPSIA. 

E. V. Bland, Linn Creek, Camden Co., Mo., says: "When I went to the 
Springs, could eat nothing but a little bread and coffee. After 17 days' use of 
the water, pain was all gone and I could eat and enjoy almost any kind of food. 

Mrs. A. Fowler, of Cole Co., was cured in a few months of hemorrhage of 
the kidneys. 

ILL EFFECTS OF CEREBRO SPINAL MENINGITIS REMOVED. 

Willie Moore, 14 years of age, came to the springs with cancerous sore 
mouth, brain affected and paralysis of the left side — a case of 13 years' stand- 
ing. When he came to the springs he was confined to his bed. Forty days 
after he was running around the streets with his mates, as active as any. 

DIABETES AND DROPSY. 

Wm. Critton, Efurock, Benton Co., Mo., who has been afflicted with Dia- 
betes for 13 years, came here on the 1st of May, and by the 3d day of July 
was entirely cured. 

Herman Harmes, Cole Camp, Benton Co., Mo. — Dropsy of 20 years' stand- 
ing cured by the use of the waters in six weeks. 

RHEUMATISM. 

Mr. Aaron Pettibone, of Ulman's Ridge, Miller Co. — Rheumatism. 
Could not walk without crutches for six months. In 10 days after using the 
water he could walk without crutches ; in two weeks the swelling had sub- 
sided, and in six weeks he was entirely cured. 

Mr. H. C. McSmith, of Olney, 111., came to the springs an invalid. In a 
short time the swelling and pain left his limbs, and in a few months he was 
cured. 

For effect of water, address P. J. Tallon, 807 Pine street, St. Louis, Mo.; 
Geo. Durand, Rev. Thos. O'Reiley, James McNamara, Keokuk, Iowa. 



TO THE PUBLIC. 



Aurora Springs, Miller County, Mo., ) 

April 25th, 1889. } 
To the Public : 

The first case of Milk Leg that shall use the 
water at these springs from six to ten weeks, under 
the direction of the subscribers, without a cure, 
the board bill will be m&d&free through our chair- 
man, Hon. John H. Stover. 

J. M. WILLIAMS. WM. M. LUMPKIN, 

J. McKINNEY, A. FULKERSON, 

ALEX. KLINGER, JOHN KEOWN, 

JAS. N. SCOTT, E. S. ANDERSON. 



For the convenience of parties living in St. Louis or 
elsewhere, desiring information about Aurora Springs, 
we herewith present in addition to the committee at the 
springs, the names of the following business firms and 
citizens of St. Louis, who will gladly furnish any informa- 
tion desired, viz : 

J. B. Legg, of Legg Architectural Co., N. E. corner 5th 
and Olive Streets. 

J. H. French, of Harris & French, Merchant Tailors, 
No. 705 Olive Street. 

H. J. Cantwell, of Cantwell & Edwards, Attorneys, N. E. 
corner of Broadway and Locust Streets, 

Peter A. Pickel, of Pickel Stone Company, No. 2845 
Papin Street. 

J. H. Bethune, Railroad Contractor, S. W. cor. Broad- 
way and Pine. 

Higgins & Co., Publishers, No. 313 Locust Street. 

W. W. Wagner, Proprietor Monroe House, Jefferson 
City, Mo. 




JEFFERSON CITY, MO. 

WM. W. WAGNER, 



Proprietor. 



A first-class Hotel, within two blocks of the Union Depot. Parties vis- 
iting the Springs will find excellent accommodations, and can get a good break- 
fast before morning train leaves. 



Sanders Engraving Co., 

■.Photo -Engravers and Zinc Etchers. 

Send in a Photograph of yourself, residence or business block, and we will 
furnishsja. metal plate at one-half cost of wood engraving. Send for catalogue 

and prices. 

400 and 402 North Third Street, 

ST. LOUIS, MO. 



T. B. ROBINSON, 


L. N. MESSER, 


LAWYER, 

TUSCUMBIA, MISSOURI. 


Attorney at Law & Notary Public, 


Has only complete Abstracts in the 


TUSCUMBIA, MILLER COUNTY, 


County. 


MO. 


J. M. ALLEE, 


W. P. FREEMAN, 


Clerk County Court, 


Circuit Clerk and Recorder, 
tuscumbia, mo. 


TtTSCUMBIA, Mo. 


Real Estate Agent, Furnishes Abstracts of 
Title and Pnys Taxes for Non-residents. 


MORD McBRIDE, 


H. N. ROARK, 


PUBLISHER 

Miller County Autogram, 
OFFICIAL REPUBLICAN ORGAN 


Hack and Express 

% To and from Aurora Springs Depot, 
meeting all trains. Greatest care will 


TUSCUMBIA, MO. 


be taken of baggage and parcels. 



g@^To go to AURORA SPRINGS, 

Purchase your ticket to ELDON, MO. 

It is the shortest and cheapest route. Springs about % miles from Eldon Depot, 
I lack leaves on arrival of trains. Eldon Livery Hacks for Commercial Travelers. 

C. W. HOBERECHT, Proprietor. 



NEW MAP OF MISSOURI. 



NEW MAP OF ARKANSAS. 



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MAP 

MOUNTERS 

AND 

COLORERS. 



HlGGINS & CO., 



Map Publishers, 



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313 locust street, 

St. Louis, Mo. 

Relief F»late Maj} Engravers. 



VALUABLE ASSISTANCE. 

The following Traveling and Passenger Agents of The Missouri Pacific Railway and 
Iron Mountain Route are constantly looking after the interests of the Line, and will call 
upon parties contemplating a trip, and cheerfully furnish them lowest rates of Fare, 
Maps, Guides, Time Tables, etc. 

Or they may be addressed as follows : 

ATCHISON, KAS— C. E. Styles Passenger and Ticket Agent. 

BOSTON, MASS.— G. K. Delahanty New England Pass. Agent, 300 Washington St. 

CAIRO, ILL.— J. W. Mason Passenger Agent. 

CHATTANOOGA, TENN.— A. A. Gallagher Southern Pass. Agent, 103 Read House. 

CHICAGO, ILL.— John E. Ennis District Pass, and Land Agent, 199 S. Clark St. 

CINCINNATI, OHIO— N. R. Warwick District Passenger Agent. 131 Vine St. 

DENVER, COLO. • General Western Freight and Passenger Agent. 

C. E. Hooper Traveling Passenger Agent 

INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— Coke Alexander District Pass. Agent, 7 Jackson Place. 

JACKSON, MICH.— H. D. Armstrong : Traveling Passenger Agent, 

KANSAS CITY, MO.— E. S. Jewett Passenger and Ticket Agent, 533 Main St. 

J. H. Lyon W T estern Passenger Agent, 533 Mam St. 

LEAVENWORTH, KAN.— J. N. Joerger Passenger and Ticket Agent. 

LINCOLN, NEB.— R. P. R. Millar General Agent. 

LITTLE ROCK, ARK.— J. A. Woodson Asst. Gen'l Freight & Pass. Agt. 

LOUISVILLE, KY.— L. E. Drake Southern Traveling Agent, 308 West Mam St. 

MEMPHIS, TENN.— H. D. Wilson Passenger and Ticket Agent, 309 Main St. 

NEW YORK CITY— W. E. Hoyt General Eastern Passenger Agent. 391 Broadway. 

J. P. McCann Eastern Traveling Agent, 391 Broadway. 

OMAHA, NEB.— J. O. Phillippi Assistant General Freight and Passenger Agent. 

Tiios. F. Godfrey... Pass, and Tkt. Agt., N. E. cor. 13th & Farnam Sts. 

G. E. DoRRiNGTON...Trav. Pass. Agent, N. E. cor. 13th and Farnam Sts. 

PITTSBURG, PENN.— S. H. Thompson Central Passenger Agent, 1119 Liberty St. 

ST. JOSEPH, MO.— W. G. Wilkins ..Passenger and Ticket Agant. 

ST. LOUIS, MO.— B. D. Caldwell Assistant General Passenger and Ticket Agent. 

S. W. Elliott City Ticket Agent, 102 N. Fourth St. 

H. Lihou Ticket Agent, Union Depot 

M. Griffin City Passenger Agent, 102 N. Fourth St. 

W. H. Morton Passenger Agent, Union Depot. 

J. C. Lewis , Traveling Passenger Agent. 

J. C. Nicholas General Baggage Agent, Union Depot. 

WICHITA, KAN.— E. E. Bleckley Passenger and Ticket Agent, 137 N. Main St. 



S. H. H. CLARK, H. C. TOWNSEND, 

1st Vice-Pres. and Gen'l Manager. General Passenger and Ticket Agent 

Sr. Louis, Mo. 



Jelf— Adjusting Reclining Chair 

It is so constructed that the upper part 
f the body perfectly balances the lower 
art at any angle, and no effort is needed 
) keep the chair in the position desired 

It is the only chair that will 
.ock and Recline in all posi- 
ons. It has no Levers, Catches 
r Brakes. It can be relied on to 
eep in good order longer than 
ny other similar chair. 

It adapts itself so per- 
ctly to the body that 
lvalids prefer to use it 
aring the day instead of 
bed. 

An agreeable rocking 
otion is obtained by 
■asping the upright bar 
I the side of the chair. 




$25.00 

in Mohair. 



SEND FOR 

IPIRICE ILIST 

nd conditions on which the Chair 
sold. Privilege of return if not 
tisfactory. 




Idress orders to 

FLOWERS & SMITE 



Price, $15.00 

in Domestic Plush. 



2201 North Broadway, 



ST. LOUIS, MO. 



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